When Adobe quietly updated its terms of service in February, users were alarmed by the language that suggested the company could access their content for the purpose of training its AI models. The use of automated and manual methods, as well as machine learning techniques, raised red flags among artists who rely heavily on Adobe’s
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Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has recently faced a setback in Europe regarding its ambitious A.I. plans. The company has been forced to scale back its efforts after the Irish privacy regulator raised concerns about the use of user data from Facebook and Instagram to fuel its A.I. models. This decision came after advocacy groups
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Picsart and Getty Images have joined forces to introduce a cutting-edge AI image generator. This innovative tool is designed to provide users with a “responsible, commercially-safe” platform for generating images exclusively from Getty Images’ licensed content. By leveraging advanced AI technology, the partnership aims to address long-standing concerns surrounding copyright infringement
The events leading up to the cancellation of the standalone expansion, X7, at ZA/UM were tumultuous, to say the least. It all began with the unexpected departure of setting creator and lead ideasman Robert Kurvitz from the studio, followed by other key leads. Insults were exchanged, fraud allegations surfaced, and the situation quickly spiraled into
The concept of the singularity, as explained by Ray Kurzweil in his book “The Singularity Is Nearer,” is a point in time where humans will not only be able to perform tasks like curing diseases but also create entirely new solutions at an accelerated pace. According to Kurzweil, artificial intelligence (AI) plays a crucial role
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, having a strong TikTok marketing strategy is essential for brands looking to stay ahead of the curve. TikTok, in partnership with Ipsos, has released a new guide that delves into the significance of creative elements in boosting brand reach and resonance. According to the report, brand messages in 2024 need
Snapchat is once again broadening access to its popular A.R. features, this time through a new extension for Skype. With this new feature, Skype users can now apply Snap Lenses within their chat conversations. Snap aims to make chats more personalized and fun for the community of over 80 million monthly active Skype users. Users
The highly anticipated return of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the form of the Mutant Mayhem spinoff has finally been confirmed. The release date for this exciting new series is set for August 9th, with a 12-episode run exclusively on Paramount Plus. Fans of the franchise have been eagerly waiting for more content, and
At Meta’s recent “Conversations” business messaging conference in Sao Paulo, a significant announcement caught the attention of attendees. WhatsApp Channels, a feature that allows users to subscribe to topic-based groups for receiving broadcast messages, has reached an impressive milestone of 500 million users. Launched by WhatsApp a year ago, Channels bears a striking resemblance to
It is quite unsettling to witness the misuse of content, especially when it comes to journalism. The recent incident involving Google’s AI Overview feature using content from a WIRED article raises serious concerns about the future of journalism. The use of AI to generate answers by pulling directly from existing articles poses a threat to